Distimake tuberosus
Spanish Arborvine, Wood Rose
Other regional names: Woodrose
- Woodrose
Also known as: Batatas tuberosa (L.) Bojer +7 more
- Batatas tuberosa (L.) Bojer
- Calystegia glaziouvii Dammer
- Convolvulus gossypifolius Kunth
- Ipomoea glaziouvii Dammer
- Ipomoea glaziovii Dammer
- Ipomoea tuberosa var. oligantha Hassk.
- Ipomoea tuberosa var. uniflora Choisy
- Operculina tuberosa (L.) Meisn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Convolvulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing herbaceous tree or liana.
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Distimake tuberosus (commonly known as Spanish arborvine or Wood rose) is a climbing plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Angola, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Bolivia, Borneo, Brazil South, Comoros, Cook Is., Easter Is., Fiji, Florida, Guinea, Hawaii, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Leeward Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Marianas, Marshall Is., Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Niue, Pakistan, Peru, Phoenix Is., Puerto Rico, Queensland, Rodrigues, Rwanda, Réunion, Samoa, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Texas, Thailand, Uganda, Vanuatu, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is., Zaïre